Stock Restoration

[doc540]

got the original stocks restored after some hooplehead sanded down the original checkering

 

[45ACPete]

Restrored Python grips

Where did you get it done? I attempted to "freshen" the checkering on a pair of grips that were refinished--the checkering was nearly filled with Tru-oil or something--and screwed them up pretty good. Now I need a rescue!

 

[doc540]

Look for member, "swamprat" over on the Colt Forum.

He's the man.

 

[alex0535]

Really excellent work there.

 

[Water-Man]

Looks good.

 

[JimmyR]

I will withold my first thought because it was laced with expletives.

G Rated Translation: Gee wilakers, mister, those look awfully swell!!!

 

[doc540]

Thanks

The original Gen2 Colt stocks had the checkering raised above the grip surface.

Many people just sanded them smooth, (not thinking they'd be worth $200-$300 down the road).

These had so much wood removed, swamprat could only checker them into the wood like a Smith & Wesson.

But they work well and look pretty good, too.